Description
A sweet and savory baked rice dish loaded with juicy pineapple chunks, colorful vegetables, and gooey melted cheese, finished with a lightly golden top for the perfect balance of comfort and tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day old
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and peas for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the seasoned rice to the skillet and stir gently. Fold in pineapple chunks and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or prepared pineapple shell and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold day old rice for the best texture and to avoid mushiness.
- Drain pineapple well if using canned to prevent excess moisture.
- For a crispier top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end while watching closely.
- You can prepare the dish ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese baked pineapple fried rice, baked fried rice, pineapple rice casserole, cheesy rice bake, tropical rice dish